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07.18.2018
Sen. Cruz: I Am Confident That Andy Will Serve the People of Texas and the American People by Respecting the Law as Written
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today spoke on the Senate floor urging his Senate colleagues to confirm Andrew Oldham for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. “He is devoted to the practice of law, and over the years, Andy has displayed a keen understanding of the Constitution, how it applies and guides us to this very day,” Sen. Cruz said. “I am confident that Andy will not substitute his own policy preferences or his own opinions for... -
07.18.2018
Sen. Cruz: There Is Bipartisan Will to Address the Backlog of Untested Rape Kits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, today participated in a hearing titled ‘Promoting Justice for Victims of Crime: Examining the Federal Investment in DNA Analysis.’ There, he questioned Director Gerald LaPorte from the Office of Investigative and Forensic Services on the Department of Justice’s efforts to address the backlog of untested rape kits, and what specific congressional action can be taken to address... -
07.18.2018
Sen. Cruz: For Those of Us Who Fight Every Day for Fiscal Sanity, the ‘Pig Book’ Is an Invaluable Tool and Resource
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today attended the Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) 2018 Congressional ‘Pig Book’ press conference, where he discussed his opposition to wasteful earmark spending. “The annual ‘Pig Book’ has been described as the most unpopular book in Washington,” Sen. Cruz said. “With some politicians, I guess that might make it tied with the U.S. Constitution and third grade arithmetic, all of which they... -
07.17.2018
Sen. Cruz: I Look Forward to Supporting Judge Kavanaugh’s Nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement after his meeting with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh: “The American people want strong, constitutionalist justices on the Supreme Court. For over a decade, Judge Kavanaugh has served as one of the most distinguished and respected federal judges in the country. He has a strong record of defending the Second Amendment, safeguarding the separation of powers, reining in the... -
07.16.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘From Our Universities to Our Technology Sector, Texas Is Ready to Partner With the U.S. Army and Propel the Force Into the Future’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Army announced that Austin, Texas has been selected as the host for the new Army Futures Command (AFC) on Friday. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the leading advocate for Texas to host the new Army Futures Command, penned a letter to Under Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy, and a letter to Secretary of the Army Mark Esper advocating for the Army’s expansion into Texas. The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce thanked Sen. Cruz and members of the Texas... -
07.15.2018
Cruz News: July 15, 2018
July 15, 2018 Greetings, On Monday, President Trump announced his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. I look forward to supporting his nomination. Judge Kavanaugh is one of the most respected federal judges in the country. During his time on the nation’s second highest court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, he developed a distinguished record of defending the separation of powers, the Second Amendment, and religious... -
07.14.2018
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Following Latest Hamas Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the terrorist organization Hamas firing rockets and mortars into Israel: “The Palestinian terror group Hamas fired over 100 rockets and mortars at Israeli civilians today, sending tens of thousands of men, women, and children running into bomb shelters. These are the latest in what have become near-daily attacks by Iran-backed terrorists and forces on Israel's northern and southern borders.... -
07.13.2018
Sens. Cruz, Leahy, Rubio, and Menendez Pen Letter to Liu Xia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) sent a letter to Liu Xia following her release from Chinese imprisonment. She and her late husband Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Liu Xiaobo have battled to promote democracy and freedom in China. “Over the past eight years you have responded to the abuses imposed by the Chinese government and Communist Party with endurance and grace,” the senators wrote.... -
07.13.2018
Sen. Cruz Applauds Army Selection of Austin to Host Futures Command
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Army announced that Austin, Texas has been selected as the host for the new Army Futures Command. Following the announcement, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in support: “The Army made the right choice for Futures Command, and I have been honored to help to bring it home to Texas,” Sen. Cruz said. “With the innovation and business growth occurring around our state, the many high-tech companies, and dozens of... -
07.12.2018
Sen. Cruz: Freedom Gives Hope, Solace, and Encouragement to the Persecuted and Spreads Fear to Their Captors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the “Change not Chains” rally to honor Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Liu Xiaobo and celebrate the freedom of his wife Liu Xia, who have fought ceaselessly to promote democracy and freedom in China. “We stand here today in support of freedom,” Sen. Cruz said. “For far too long, the People’s Republic of China has committed human rights abuse, after human rights abuse, after human rights abuse.... -
07.12.2018
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Boozman, Cotton, Inhofe, Lankford Pen Letter to General Perna in Support of Red River Army Depot Assignment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) sent a letter to General Gustave F. Perna to support the Army’s assignment of Red River Army Depot in Texas as the depot source of repair (DSOR) for the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program, which provides enhanced force protection, survivability, mobility, and power generation for the next generation... -
07.12.2018
Sen. Cruz, Reps. Johnson, Sessions, Ratcliffe Introduce North Texas Water Supply Security Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the North Texas Water Supply Security Act which will ensure prompt resolution of any litigation brought to challenge the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project in order to make certain that the project can be completed in a timely manner. Reps. Sam Johnson (R-Texas), Pete Sessions (R-Texas), John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), and Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives,... -
07.12.2018
Sens. Cruz, Kennedy Introduce Resolution to Support ICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Kennedy (R-La.) on Wednesday introduced a resolution denouncing the radical calls for the dissolution of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They were joined by Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Dean... -
07.12.2018
Sen. Cruz: America Needs a Strong Leader to Serve as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to Combat the Ongoing Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, participated in a nomination hearing for U.S. District Judge vacancies and the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. There, he questioned James W. Carroll Jr, nominated to be Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, focusing on his efforts to combat domestic drug abuse and the ongoing opioid epidemic. Watch Sen. Cruz’s line of questioning focusing... -
07.12.2018
Sen. Cruz Participates in Senate Hearing on Election Security Preparations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Rules Committee, participated in a hearing Wednesday titled, ‘Election Security Preparations: Federal and Vendor Perspectives.’ There, he questioned a panel of witnesses including the Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Thomas Hicks, and Vice Chair Christy McCormick. During his line of questioning, Sen. Cruz asked officials what reforms could be implemented by state election officials to... -
07.11.2018
Sen. Cruz Participates in Military Times Ceremony Honoring Texas Native, Petty Officer Omar Alba of the United States Coast Guard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in the Military Times Service Members of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor outstanding service members from each branch of the military. There, he escorted El Paso, Texas native Petty Officer 2nd Class Omar Alba of the United States Coast Guard. Photos and B-roll of the ceremony may be viewed here. “It is my honor to participate in this ceremony to recognize the exceptional contributions of our servicemen and women,”... -
07.11.2018
Sens. Cruz, Lee, Rubio Introduce Transportation Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) this week reintroduced the Transportation Empowerment Act, a bill which would give states and localities far more control over their infrastructure spending by phasing out the federal gas tax. “The Transportation Empowerment Act is a critical step in returning authority to the states,” Sen. Cruz said. “The strength and growth of American infrastructure is necessary to our... -
07.11.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘Judge Kavanaugh Is One of the Most Respected Federal Judges in the Country, and I Look Forward to Supporting His Nomination’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his support and expectations for the Senate to swiftly confirm Judge Kavanaugh. Sen. Cruz appeared on KTRH’s ‘The Michael Berry Show,’ where he said Judge Kavanaugh “is one of the most distinguished and respected judges in the country.” “[Brett Kavanaugh] is by any measure one of the most respected... -
07.10.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘Liu Xia Is Finally Free, and Today the World Celebrates Her Enjoyment of the Liberties That Were Rightfully Hers All Along’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement following the release of Liu Xia. She, along with her late husband Dr. Liu Xiaobo, a pro-democracy dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner, have fought ceaselessly to promote democracy and freedom in China. "Liu Xia is finally free, and today the world celebrates her enjoyment of the liberties that were rightfully hers all along," Sen. Cruz said. "The lesson of Liu Xia and her courageous husband, the late Nobel Peace Prize... -
07.09.2018
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Support of the Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in support of President Donald Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: "By any measure, Judge Kavanaugh is one of the most respected federal judges in the country and I look forward to supporting his nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States. For over a decade, Judge Kavanaugh has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, often referred to...